Today in the News: Senator stabbed in apparent attempted murder-suicide

Tuesday

Nov 19, 2013 at 6:05 PM

News on Sen. Creigh Deeds, George Zimmerman and shots fired at a minivan full of kids.

Quote of note

"Based on the evidence we have, we are looking at this as an attempted murder and suicide." - Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller, talking this afternoon about the stabbing of Virginia Sen. Creigh Deeds. He was found stabbed in his home this morning, and his son was found dead of a gunshot wound.

News to know

Bail for George Zimmerman was set at $9,000 after he was arrested for pointing a shotgun at his girlfriend. If Zimmerman is to be freed on bond, he will also have to give up all weapons. Zimmerman was arrested Monday on charges of domestic battery. Four months ago he was acquitted in the death of Trayvon Martin.

Hot video: Raw: NM officer fires at minivan in traffic stop

Two New Mexico state police officers are under investigation and a mother and her 14-year-old son are facing charges after a routine traffic stop turned to chaos when the teen physically confronted one officer and another officer fired shots.